The beginning of the Sahara desert is upon us. It is starting to heat up during the day. Camelcaravans and nomadic tribes are starting to appear as well. The Sahelis just around the corner. We spent most of the first day at theborder getting out of Morocco and into Mauritania. Slow and steadyseems to be the system here. No one is in a rush to do anything. Wehad several bush camps before the border. Incredible scenery on thecoast. No problems so far. All is well with the truck and crew onboard so far. Illness ahead, it has been assured!